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51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle

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coupe:

Lever out cover (1) only until bore (2) is accessible.

Fig 1: Levering Out Cover (1) Only Until Bore (2) Is Accessible
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sedan:

Remove plate (1).

Installation: 

Fit new plate (1).

Fig 2: Fitting Plate
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Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach cover (2).

Fig 3: Unscrewing Bolt And Cover
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Lever out catches (1) and detach cover (2) from filler element (3).

Installation: 

  1. Catches (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.
Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Cover
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